Strong sales growth and positive outlook for Alibaba, Palantir, and Vertiv stocks
From Nasdaq: 2025-03-20 05:00:00
- Alibaba’s shares have surged following the announcement of a new AI model surpassing DeepSeek. Sales growth has accelerated, with AI-related product revenue growing triple digits for six consecutive quarters. The stock is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has gained nearly 70% in 2025.
- Palantir has posted strong results, with sales reaching $828 million, up 36% year-over-year. Analysts are bullish on its outlook, giving it a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company closed a record $803 million in U.S. commercial total contract value, showing robust growth in its customer base.
- Vertiv continues to exhibit strong sales growth, with EPS up 77% and a 26% increase in sales in the latest quarter. The company raised its full-year 2025 sales guidance, expecting around 16% year-over-year growth. Vertiv is benefiting from positive sales revisions and solid top-line growth.
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